Sunday, October 23, 2011

NARS Holiday 2011: Ponderosa Cream Shadow

Ponderosa is the most beautiful cream shadow I've seen from NARS in a while. It's a lovely blackened espresso brown with bronze shimmer. It's like a cream version of Mekong. On its own it creates a quick and simple smoky eye. NARS cream shadows can also be used underneath powder shadows to enhance colors and create more depth. They are lightweight and apply smoothly. Unlike other cream products like, for example, MAC's paint pots, that dry and then "set," NARS cream shadows remain somewhat blendable, so they may not be ideal for those who tend to have problems with shadow creasing. However, those with dry skin may find that these are just right. Ponderosa retails for $23. I haven't spotted the Holiday collection in stores yet, but it is currently available at NARS.com.

I'm surprised at how pigmented Ponderosa turned out to be. I was thinking it might be a sheer brown wash! I was a bit sad when I found out the color was going to be cream after seeing the beautiful promo photos. I was worried about the creasing, as you wrote. I'm glad you mentioned that it looks similar to Mekong--- perhaps I will get my shimmery chocolate fix there =)

I'm so glad you included Miss Kitty again! She is such an exotic looking cat, with those whispy pointy eartips and light lower jaw and paws. She looks like she's taking her job quite seriously!

Hi Kristie, Thank you! It is such a pretty color. I wonder if a primer would help? xx

Hi Kellyyes, If you like Mekong you will definitely like this one! :)

Hi Dovey, I too was surprised at how pigmented Ponderosa is. Thank you! She is a Maine Coon breed and just turned two years old. She is a quirky & sweet girl! Like most cats, Miss Kitty just loves to get on top of or inside things, especially shopping bags :)

Hi time4beauty, It's a lovely shade, very dark!

Hi emmabovary, Genuine Treasure is great! This is the first time I tried it :)

Hi The Ultimate Makeup, Thank you! :) If you love dark browns this one is definitely worth a look!

Hi giovanny, Thanks for commenting! It's a lovely shade :)

Hi Marina, Thank you for the recommendation! I will look for Benefit's Busy Signal this weekend when I'm at Sephora :)

Hi Lexi, I purchased everything except for the lipstick and the silver polish. I am debating whether or not to keep the palette. I got the Night Series palette recently & am afraid this one might look very similar on. I've seen swatches online and it looks mostly black.

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